Hybrid Consultant – Sustainable Chemistry

at Anthesis Group

• Job title: Consultant – Sustainable Chemistry
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United Kingdom

About the role

• Sustainable Chemistry consultant managing chemical compliance and sustainability projects for clients globally. Collaborating with multicultural teams within a growing global consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Completion of chemical regulation activities as required by the client (e.g. for EU-REACH and REACH-like regulations).
• Support of consortium management activities within the Sustainable Chemistry team.
• Support clients with Only Representative services for REACH and UK-REACH.
• Maintain global data-sharing cost models and administer the sale of letters of access.
• Organise and convene consortium meetings.
• Manage regulatory testing programs for REACH and REACH-like chemical regulation schemes.
• Conduct horizon-scanning and supporting clients in developing compliance strategies for future changes to EU-REACH and REACH-like schemes, as well as in related policy areas (e.g., SVHC, microplastic, PFAS, RoHS, ESPR, etc)
• Provide ad-hoc chemistry support to other expert teams in Anthesis.
• Identify opportunities for Anthesis to further support clients, general business development activities.
• Expand the client portfolio with relevant regulatory and sustainability projects.

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years’ experience in business-oriented Regulatory Affairs and/or Product Stewardship function in the industrial chemicals sector.
• Knowledge of EU REACH and related regulations essential, other global chemical regulations knowledge an added bonus.
• Understanding of EU-REACH financial reconciliation processes a benefit.
• Working knowledge of IUCLID preferred.
• Clear communicator, able to ensure accuracy in data records and communicate to non-topic experts.
• Must have experience of working with technically complex products / chemicals and the regulatory environment in which they are sold and used.
• Well organised, effective time management and self-management of priorities.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks, able to track multiple projects and follow through to completion.
• Professional manner to act as a brand ambassador appropriate to the specific client environment and circumstances.
• Methodical and analytical with good attention to detail.
• Experience with SharePoint, Excel and NetSuite preferred, ability to adapt and learn new software and process essential.
• Experience with commercial agreements, and time and materials project management a bonus.
• Experience in the consultancy sector or consortium management an advantage.
• ***Personal Attributes and Qualities:***
• Previous background or passion for sustainability preferred.
• Curious, globally minded, and enthusiastic.
• Organised, methodical and analytical.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to respond positively to pressure and take a flexible approach to a dynamic, fast moving and changing work environment.
• Work well with a wide range of people on a global basis.
• Proactive, with the ability and confidence to use initiative.
• Commercially aware.
• Proficient English and Spanish, German an added bonus.

Benefits

• A flexible working model combining remote work with the option to work from our offices in Spain (Barcelona, Madrid or Manlleu), Germany (Frankfurt or Munich), or UK.
• The opportunity to work within an international organisation, collaborating with multicultural teams and contributing to projects with global impact.
• Long-term stability and professional development within a growing global consultancy.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including training, leadership development and learning spaces aligned with the evolution of the role and business needs.
• An inclusive and respectful working environment where diversity and equal opportunities are embedded in the way we operate.
• Flexible holiday policies, including an additional day off for your birthday and measures designed to support work–life balance.
• Access to corporate benefits aligned with the B Corp™ model, with initiatives focused on physical and mental wellbeing.
• A culture of recognition that values contribution, impact and behaviours aligned with our organisational values.
• The opportunity to engage in corporate volunteering initiatives, strengthening team connection and sense of belonging.